Is this the best anime opening song ever made?

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Super_Slash
09/21/2025
04:37 AM
#1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st4wcpjZeQQ

No joke, I've seen a lot of shows and this is still in my top 3.
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ToadallyAwesome
09/21/2025
04:39 AM
#2
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Bass
09/21/2025
04:41 AM
#3
Nah, it's not bad, but it doesn't stand out to me at all.
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PMarth2002
09/21/2025
04:43 AM
#4
Cruel Angel's Thesis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fShlVhCfHig
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Super_Slash
09/21/2025
04:48 AM
#5
I dont even think demon slayer is that great but that song just hits all the right notes for me.
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dotsdfe
09/21/2025
05:05 AM
#6
https://youtu.be/Ca5Tf5BDSYI?si=2vdcMb1gODsnMoPF

Has to win for me.

It's almost shockingly unrelated to the show itself, which is quite dark, but it's still an excellent opening for a phenomenal show.
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dancing_cactuar
09/21/2025
05:26 AM
#7
ToadallyAwesome posted...
Tank

PMarth2002 posted...
Cruel Angel's Thesis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fShlVhCfHig

Grain

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EYdCd00TJhI
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Mistere_Man
09/21/2025
05:43 AM
#8
Ok this isnt the opening to an anime, but it is an anime style opening, and the combination of the music and visuals always evoke emotion from me.

If it doesn't count fine, but I still feel it deserves a mention.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=d5JnlNtx_mM

https://youtube.com/watch?v=26yYnRnmtME

edit sorry posted the wrong link first, but both are fine, the second is a bit brighter so I will just leave both.
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_____Cait
09/21/2025
06:17 AM
#9
Blocked in my country, what is it
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boxoto
09/21/2025
06:24 AM
#10
the opening for Gankutsuou, IMO.

describes the story of the series in a couple of verses:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l1g-drupCIQ
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Mistere_Man
09/21/2025
08:34 AM
#11
_____Cait posted...
Blocked in my country, what is it

If you mean my post Suikoden 3 (game) opening.

Sorry for slow response, I fell asleep.
Water+Fall=Radiation.
El_Marsh
09/21/2025
08:40 AM
#12
That song isn't bad by any means, but I personally wouldn't rate it as best ever.
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Murphiroth
09/21/2025
08:49 AM
#13
Not even top ten
_____Cait
09/21/2025
08:51 AM
#14
Mistere_Man posted...
If you mean my post Suikoden 3 (game) opening.

Sorry for slow response, I fell asleep.

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Mistere_Man
09/21/2025
08:53 AM
#15
_____Cait posted...
OP post

Ah sorry, that one is Demon Slayer opening 3 ((the red light district arc opening)
Water+Fall=Radiation.
Doe
09/21/2025
08:59 AM
#16
https://youtu.be/oG7EaSELOiM
https://imgur.com/gallery/dXDmJHw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75GL-BYZFfY
Bokothechoco2
09/21/2025
09:20 AM
#17
I'd probably go with Higurashi or Steins;Gate.
kirbymuncher
09/21/2025
09:31 AM
#18
Bokothechoco2 posted...
Steins;Gate.
definitely
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYXvo3w4_YE
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Tyranthraxus
09/21/2025
10:20 AM
#19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkevilj7pME
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loafy013
09/21/2025
10:46 AM
#20
Always had a soft spot for this.
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Cynrascal
09/21/2025
10:53 AM
#21
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xa-30y7GImM
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Shotgunnova
09/21/2025
10:59 AM
#22
Outlaw Star, of course.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoDUxs3rlRU
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sabin017
09/21/2025
11:04 AM
#23
All the best ones are from the 90s lol
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Supersonic_Pain
09/23/2025
02:52 AM
#24
Sorry for necroing but I saw this in the "more topics from this board" section and had to speak my truth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy7Q77ZD_ME

It's a shame that everyone snubs FSN Deen even in the music because I'm actually not that big a fan of Brave Shine or Oath Sign

Disillusion, however, has never been topped as an anime OP

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Also, as for the OP, I actually adore the Demon Slayer EntDist OP, definitely in my top 25 (although I think it's barely missed the top 10 at this point)
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kirbymuncher
09/23/2025
05:44 AM
#25
Supersonic_Pain posted...
Disillusion, however, has never been topped as an anime OP
I'm so used to the slow ingame version of it that I actually had to check and make sure this wasn't a nightcore remix or something, it just sounds so wrong to me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afWSBTM5JgU

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A5modeu5
09/23/2025
06:24 AM
#26
Nah

This one
https://youtu.be/hgOaehqqIuo?si=TrU6OUkubE9EFTmO

Or that one
https://youtu.be/heMVp59sUl8?si=JeMdmkqi0agGravU
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SDBZ
09/23/2025
06:36 AM
#27
Yeah Kimetsu no Yaiba OP 3 is great. Aimer is also a great singer. The whole composition, the instrumentation and her singing makes a great song. The visuals in the OP are also so good. All of it comes together for a satisfying OP especially the part where Daki and Gyutaro attack Tanjiro and Tengen etc and they fend them off. That part is so satisfying to me.

This is one of my most favourites. Not just the OP but the series too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlOh-0KBXUA

Nevermind this upload is complete dogshit with shit visual and audio quality. Can't find any other upload on YouTube. God dammit.
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Vegy
09/23/2025
06:37 AM
#28
No, choose any FMA B intro song
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Kingmuscle131
09/23/2025
07:27 AM
#29
ToadallyAwesome posted...
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Fable
09/23/2025
07:31 AM
#31
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Mistere_Man
09/23/2025
07:57 AM
#32
https://youtube.com/watch?v=R4vjJrGeh1c
Water+Fall=Radiation.
Supersonic_Pain
09/23/2025
04:03 PM
#33
kirbymuncher posted...
I'm so used to the slow ingame version of it that I actually had to check and make sure this wasn't a nightcore remix or something, it just sounds so wrong to me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afWSBTM5JgU
Oh yeah, that would be a good reason not to like the song, huh

My first Fate experience was with the Deen anime so that's just always how it has sounded to me
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Hayame_Zero
09/23/2025
04:06 PM
#34
PMarth2002 posted...
Cruel Angel's Thesis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fShlVhCfHig

It's one of the most recognizable themes in Japan. It became massively popular in karaoke bars, and even people in their 80s who don't even watch anime or read manga know the song.
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AndyReklaw
09/23/2025
04:06 PM
#35
dotsdfe posted...
Has to win for me.

It's almost shockingly unrelated to the show itself, which is quite dark, but it's still an excellent opening for a phenomenal show.
I loved the show (and am sad it was building to something that will never get continued) but I would love if they made a show based off this OP as well. Just a fun-time post death bar.
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boxoto
09/23/2025
04:07 PM
#36
these are all in competition for second after Smile Bomb, right?
Don't you agree, Zach?
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Cynrascal
09/24/2025
03:32 PM
#37
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ-DKvLQlyQ

Extra: Translated lyrics attempt
Are you fine with hiding in the shadows?
You are like a budding flower.
Are you fine with protecting your secrets?
No one is going to interfere with you blooming gloriously.

I'm not hooked on what's sweet or bitter.
You won't be judged in that way.
So, don't look down and worry about it.

You're not used to love or pointlessly decorating yourself.
There's no need for a pretty vase or fertilizer.
Your form now is beautiful.

Become the flower and smile in your nihilistic ways.
Your face sends shiver down my spine and I can't look away.
Your poison that I sample is my medicine.
I'll hold you tight, so smile for me.

Those lyrics pretty much paint an accurate portrayal of Maomao and Jinshi's relationship in Apothecary Diaries.
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Super_Slash
09/24/2025
10:43 PM
#38
Cynrascal posted...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ-DKvLQlyQ

Extra: Translated lyrics attempt
Are you fine with hiding in the shadows?
You are like a budding flower.
Are you fine with protecting your secrets?
No one is going to interfere with you blooming gloriously.

I'm not hooked on what's sweet or bitter.
You won't be judged in that way.
So, don't look down and worry about it.

You're not used to love or pointlessly decorating yourself.
There's no need for a pretty vase or fertilizer.
Your form now is beautiful.

Become the flower and smile in your nihilistic ways.
Your face sends shiver down my spine and I can't look away.
Your poison that I sample is my medicine.
I'll hold you tight, so smile for me.

Those lyrics pretty much paint an accurate portrayal of Maomao and Jinshi's relationship in Apothecary Diaries.
I am actually starting that show tonight.
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621
09/24/2025
10:53 PM
#39
https://youtu.be/P75q_3Qlrqg?si=o-l_NxJNbUKB3LWr
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ssb_yunglink2
09/24/2025
10:54 PM
#40
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IbirQfeFXT4&pp=0gcJCRsBo7VqN5tD

The entire slam dunk ost is one of my favorites of all time but this opening is just special.

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ssb_yunglink2
09/24/2025
10:56 PM
#41
Also Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K28Lcc-MdJs

Hee Ho
itcheyness
09/24/2025
10:59 PM
#42
I've personally got to go with either Black Lagoon's

https://youtu.be/dWfxcRj39tg?si=BgUiES8iKr4lASrv

Or

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans'

https://youtu.be/82HM0z6qd20?si=VLZMKTR2Ng4haxIY
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CyrusV
09/24/2025
11:01 PM
#43
PMarth2002 posted...
Cruel Angel's Thesis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fShlVhCfHig
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But since we're posting other great ops I'll put add this.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=dNjf0OeMCkA&pp=ygUOZ3VuZGFtIHp6IG9wIDLSBwkJ6wkBhyohjO8%3D

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Despised
09/24/2025
11:10 PM
#44
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZN98D5_N4M
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Mistere_Man
09/25/2025
12:59 AM
#45
This was always a good song imo.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=bpOdFxTC8ZQ
Water+Fall=Radiation.
Perthboy
09/25/2025
03:24 AM
#46
https://youtu.be/6xKWiCMKKJg?si=19eRkaDIgBuW5J5F
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Sayoria
09/25/2025
03:38 AM
#47
Ayashi no Ceres' opening, Scarlet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNiw3EtVq-w

or

Record of Lodoss War's Kiseki no Umi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEgz76YKHHY

These songs hit me in ways other openings do not.
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Antiyonder
09/25/2025
03:39 AM
#48
2 that might not be as known or view here:

His and Her Circumstance (Kare Kano)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Hym2-PDJ9A

1st Opening to Clannad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHdZOKm5xzo

After Story's isn't bad, just prefer the 1st.

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Mistere_Man
09/25/2025
03:43 AM
#49
https://youtube.com/watch?v=C9oo-ZPB5oI
Water+Fall=Radiation.
_____Cait
09/25/2025
04:15 AM
#50
Since i cant see the OPs post due to copyright, Im guessing it is the Aimer song that was in Kimetsu.

I was actually a HUGE Aimer fan back in 2017-2022. Then this song happened and she exploded in popularity, and all her songs after it changed. I even went to her concert and she mostly performed new stuff.

I dont hate this song but it really reminds me of what disappointed me so much.
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